Dog Lists and Rankings
Types Of Heeler Dogs And Breeds That Resemble Them
Originally bred by farmers in Australia, Heelers were intended to drive cattle over rough terrain. Farmer Thomas Hall combined multiple…
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Dog Foot Chewing: When to Be Concerned, and What to Do About It
If you are reading this, you may be wondering – why is my dog biting his foot? Your dog occasionally…
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Puli
The puli is an unmistakable dog breed, covered from snout to tail with wild, naturally occurring cords. These compact dogs…
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Norrbottenspets
The Norrbottenspets’ English name is Norrbotten spitz and sometimes Nordic spitz. These stunning dogs were named after the region of…
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Podenco Canario
The Podenco Canario is a dog that has been hunting rabbits for centuries, and this breed still hunts in Spain.…
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English Toy Terrier
Quick Facts Trait Details Other Names Black & Tan Terrier, Toy Manchester Terrier Origin England (19th century) Group Toy Height…
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Pumpkin Patch Tarantula
Not stripes or spots, but a pumpkin design! Pumpkin patch tarantulas have a design on their abdomen that looks like…
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East Siberian Laika
The East Siberian Laika originated in Siberia in far eastern Russia. This breed belongs to the Spitz family of dogs,…
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Havashu
The Havashu is an affectionate companion dog bred from the people-pleasing Havanese and the lovable but stubborn Shih Tzu beginning…
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Belgian Laekenois
The Belgian Laekenois is an intelligent, hardworking dog. One of four (and perhaps the oldest) variations of the Belgian Shepherd,…
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Portuguese Podengo
The Portuguese Podengo is a “primitive” dog. The Phoenicians bred it around 700 BC and introduced it to Portugal around…
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Golden Irish
The Golden Irish dog is a mix of a Golden Retriever and an Irish Setter. These dogs were originally located…
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Keagle
The Keagle is a designer breed that results from crossbreeding the Beagle and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. This breed…
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Braque Francais
The Braque Francais was initially bred for hunting, but today it makes a great companion. Their English name is the…
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German Longhaired Pointer
German longhaired pointers originated in Germany in 1879 and are considered one of the oldest continental pointers. They were bred…
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Pheasant-tailed Jacana
The pheasant-tailed jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus) is a large wader from Southeast Asia. They inhabit wetlands and large lakes where they…
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West Siberian Laika
West Siberian Laikas were originally used as farm dogs by aboriginal people living in the outlying parts of Russia until…
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Cardinals
The cardinal is a family of medium- and large-sized songbirds endemic to North and South America. They inhabit many habitats,…
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Mini Lop
Summary The Mini Lop is one of the cutest bunnies around, and that’s saying something. Not to be confused with…
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Malchi
The Malchi goes by many names, like Malachi or Maltechi, and it is a mix between the Maltese and Chihuahua.…
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Tully Monster
The Tullimonstrum is more commonly known as the Tully monster or Tully’s monster. Its remains have only been found in…
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Shortfin Mako Shark
The shortfin mako is one of the fastest sharks in the ocean, and at top speed, they can swim 43…
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White Shark
This formidable predator, the Great White Shark, has one of the most recognizable sets of teeth of all sharks. Just…
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Arctotherium
Arctotherium is an extinct genus of big short-faced bears that first evolved millions of years ago and lived until the…
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Desert Kingsnake
Featuring a black or brown body with light-colored speckles all over it, the desert kingsnake may look intimidating, but it…
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Malayan Krait
“The Five-Step Snake” The Malayan or blue krait is one of those snakes that people call a “five-step snake.” This…
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Speckled Kingsnake
“The Salt and Pepper Snake” The elusive speckled kingsnake is one of the prettier members of its genus with its…
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Ape
Summary Apes are part of the superfamily of primates, the Hominoidea. The Hominoidea encompasses a variety of species called “lesser…
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Unau (Linnaeus’s Two-Toed Sloth)
The Unau also called Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth is thought to be the slowest mammal in the world. The sloth species…
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Armadillo Lizard
If you’ve ever wanted to say you own a dragon, the armadillo lizard is the perfect pet for you. Also…
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Blanket Octopus
The blanket octopus gets its name from the unique skin webbing that connects its legs in a manner that resembles…
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Nyala
“The Nyala is one of the oldest antelopes in Africa.” Scientists believe that this shy member of the Bovidae family…
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Vicuña
“The vicuña produces some of the finest wool in the world.“ A member of the camel family, the vicuña is…
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Pit Bull
“Pit Bull” is an umbrella term that encompasses several dogs developed from bulldogs and terriers, rather than a single breed of dog. The facts…
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Praying Mantis
“The Praying Mantis can be described as creepy but useful” “Praying mantis” is a term of art. All mantises or…
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Husky
The husky, which primarily refers to the Siberian husky, is a lively and loyal animal. Their intelligence allows them to…
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Bee
“Bees are descended from predatory wasps, but they no longer prey on other insects.” Any beekeeper knows that life on…
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Tarantula Hawk
“Not a bird, but a wasp with a powerful sting.” The tarantula hawk wasp gets its name because it hunts,…
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Flowerhorn Fish
The Flowerhorn fish, also known as the Flowerhorn cichlid, is an artificial creation of human breeders, thought to originate from…
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King Shepherd
King Shepherd: Quick Facts The King Shepherd was first introduced in the 1990s as an attempt to combine the strong…
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, also known as the Toller, was bred to be used when hunting waterfowl. The…
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White Butterfly
“They are called cabbage white butterflies because they eat cabbage leaves while the caterpillar stage of life.” The white butterfly…
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Orb Weaver
The Orb Weaver is a spider commonly found outside homes, in hedges, tall grasses, and trees. They are a helpful…
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Australian Gecko
“The Australian Gecko is the most common lizard in Australia!” Geckos are so common in Australia that a visitor or…
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American Leopard Hound
The American Leopard Hound is an old breed of tree and hunting dog with an excellent sense of smell and…
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Papillon
At first called the Toy Spaniel, the Papillon, which originated in France, is one of the oldest breeds of toy…
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Perro De Presa Canario
The Perro De Presa Canario is an ancient breed, dating back to the 15th century. Developed in the Canary Islands,…
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Pumi
The Pumi — referred to in the plural as the Pumik — wasn’t recognized as a breed by the American…
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Pomchi
The Pomchi is an exquisite cross between a Pomeranian and a Chihuahua. While these two breeds may sometimes reproduce on…
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Coton de Tulear
If you are looking for a happy, charming dog, the Coton de Tulear may be the perfect choice for you.…